Summary: Sous Chef role in a fast-paced kitchen environment, responsible for food preparation, station management, quality control, team collaboration, menu development, and cleaning and maintenance. Key qualifications include proven experience as a Sous Chef, knowledge of cooking techniques and cuisines, strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, and excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef.
* Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
* Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
* Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary.
* Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
* Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order.
Key Qualifications:
* Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or similar role.
* Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
* Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Additional Information:
We are an inclusive, value-driven, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. Our client is an investment bank with a purpose-built HQ at Moorgate, offering a Food Hall style Staff Restaurant, Bistro, Coffee Lounge, and unmanned Retail outlet. We strive to supercharge our team's careers and believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft.
BaxterStorey Values:
* ALWAYS VISIONARY – We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
* WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE – We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
* CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE – We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
* FOREVER CONSCIOUS – We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce. Our ED&I ambition is to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.